Backyard Landscaping Blog

Planning a Perennial Garden

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:58:23 GMT

Planning a perennial garden for your landscape design involves some planning and preparation, but you will reap the benefits of your efforts for years to come.

Outdoor Patio Furniture Sets for your Backyard

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:29:51 GMT

The best outdoor patio furniture sets for your backyard landscape will give you many years of enjoyment if you take the time to figure out exactly what you want.

Planting a Lawn

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:04:09 GMT

What steps are involved in planting a lawn that will flourish and be a thing of beauty?

Lawn-Garden Tools

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:50:26 GMT

What lawn-garden tools are necessary to own, and which are more appropriate to buy?

Lawn and Garden Power Tools

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:28:55 GMT

Which lawn and garden power tools will you need on hand to maintain your yard and landscaping design?

Landscaping with Stones

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:20:31 GMT

Landscaping with stones may not be the best option for garden mulch. Follow this link to learn more about the reasons why.

Landscaping Trees

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:18:40 GMT

Are you planting new landscaping trees in your hard, or are you creating a backyard landscape design around your already established trees?

Landscaping Small Yards - Jeff and Amy

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:15:11 GMT

Landscaping small yards is actually quite exciting! Due to the small space that you have to work with, you are able to make a big impact with just a few plantings.

Landscaping Fabric

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:05:27 GMT

Are you intrigued by the promises of landscaping fabric to keep weeds at bay? Read more about the advantages and disadvantages before using landscaping fabric in your design.

Landscaping Bushes

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:03:44 GMT

Deciding what landscaping bushes to use in your backyard design is an important step to creating the look and feel for your yard.

Landscaping Bricks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:56:13 GMT

Landscaping bricks can be used together to form a decorative walkway, a formal patio, or give a warm cottage-type feel to a backyard.

Landscaping blocks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:48:02 GMT

Are you considering using landscaping blocks to build a retaining wall? As long as that wall is less than 3 feet high, this is a project you should be able to accomplish with a little preparation.

Landscape Rocks

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:25:40 GMT

Landscape rocks displayed throughout your design can add quite a bit of character and charm to the overall feel of your project.

How to Plant Flowers and other Landscaping Plants

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:52:44 GMT

Looking for information on how to plant flowers and other landscaping plants? This is how I prepared the soil for 2 small trees and a bluberry bush.

How to Compost

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:49:20 GMT

Learning how to compost is probably much easier than you think! There are several different methods that can be utilized to suite every home and yard size imagineable.

Home Landscape Plan

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:43:25 GMT

Watch a home landscape plan come to life from a computer program for landscape designs to the actual planting.

Garden Mulch

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:40:19 GMT

Learn more about the variety of garden mulch that can be incorporated into a landscape design, include biodegradeable and "FREE" options for your garden.

Garden Landscape Designs

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:35:42 GMT

Garden landscape designs are what I consider to be 'mini' landscape designs such as a perennial garden, a border garden, a container garden or a childrens garden.

Garden equipment rental

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:21:03 GMT

Instead of buying landscaping tools, consider garden equipment rental for those items used only 1-2 times per year.

Garden Bird Baths

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:18:38 GMT

Attracting birds to garden bird baths in your backyard may be easier than you think.

Free Garden Plans

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:16:50 GMT

Different ways to obtain free garden plans to utilize in planning your backyard landscaping project.

Free backyard landscaping ideas - why I decided to create this website.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:14:54 GMT

Why did I create this website about free backyard landscaping ideas? Learn more about me, the cosmic law of attraction, and how does affiliate marketing work.

Flower Garden Design

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:10:10 GMT

Having a flower garden design in place before planting your flowers will help give you a vision of what you're trying to accomplish.

Feeding Wild Birds in Your Backyard

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:07:23 GMT

If you're having trouble attracting and feeding wild birds in your yard, there are small changes that you can make that may make your yard more appealing to them.

Do It Yourself Landscaping - Stef and Jeanne

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:03:20 GMT

A do it yourself landscaping design does not need to be overly complicated, however it should include the basic elements of your design so that you have a general idea of what you'd like to achieve.

Diggers Hotline & Safety First!

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:59:08 GMT

Please take safety seriously when completing backyard landscaping projects around your home. Know how to properly operate equipment, call diggers hotline and take the recommended safety precautions.

Container Flower Garden

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:57:54 GMT

A container flower garden is a good option for those short on space, or for anyone who wishes to add some color and interest to their landscape.

The Compost Tumbler

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:54:39 GMT

Using a bin compost, such as the Compost Tumbler, is an easy way to produce beneficial compost for your garden in even the smallest of yards.

Compost Making

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:53:03 GMT

There are lots of compost making methods available for you to choose from. Learn how to compost fabulously with little effort!

Compost how to - the "nitty gritty"

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:48:30 GMT

Compost how to -the "nitty gritty"- easier than you think. The compost pile that I use in my backyard is a very passive process, and is in addition to the compost tumbler that I use spring thru fall.

Childrens Garden

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:31:46 GMT

A childrens garden specially designed for your little one means having children garden tools that are as durable as yours and

Children Garden Tools

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:28:35 GMT

You're definitely going to need children garden tools if you plan on establishing a childrens garden for your little one!

Landscaping Plant Guide

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:21:16 GMT

A landscaping plant guide will help you decide which plants to include in your backyard landscaping design. Selecting different varieties will ensure that you maintain visual interest in your design.

Bulb Plants

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:13:11 GMT

Tulip bulbs and other bulb plants including daffodils, lilies, hyacinths and crocus bring color and life to a yard after the long, dreary months of winter.

Border Garden

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:11:08 GMT

Tips and techniques for establishing a border garden in your yard.

Backyard Pond Landscaping

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:09:26 GMT

Backyard pond landscaping requires careful thought and consideration. The installation process is extensive, and maintenance and upkeep are required. Done right, the result is delightful!

Backyard Landscape Design

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:08:11 GMT

Looking for a backyard landscape design that will fit your budget and your personality? Let's discuss the different options you have to complete your home landscape plan.

Backyard Landscape and Design for Jeff and Amy

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:04:43 GMT

This backyard landscape and design was created for my brother and his wife. I have included descriptionsn of the plants that I'm utilizing to complete this project.

The Annuals Plants

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:57:40 GMT

There are a wide array of annuals plants that will add instant color to your backyard landscape, and are easily maintained with a little care and attention.

Aerating Your Lawn

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:53:48 GMT

Is aerating your lawn really necessary to create a healthy, vibrant lawn? Absolutely!

Lawn Care Maintenance

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:54:11 GMT

Simple lawn care maintenance guidelines to grow and maintain a beautiful lawn.

Repel Mosquitos

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:19:37 GMT

To say that I have a problem with mosquitos is a serious understatement. I've tried many different approaches to repel mosquitos, and have found what works best in a very woodsy yard.

Lawn Fertilization

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:59:01 GMT

A regular lawn fertilization schedule will keep your lawn healthy and weed-free.

Garden Planting Tools

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:41:52 GMT

There are standard garden planting tools that almost everyone should own and have on hand for routine yard maintenance.

Portfolio of Backyard Landscape Designs

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:24:55 GMT

I'm in the process of creating a portfolio of backyard landscape designs, including before and after pictures, to help give you some diy backyard landscaping ideas for your yard.

Free Mulch

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:17:05 GMT

Do you know where to get Free Mulch?? Follow this link so that I can share my ideas with you.

Lawn and Garden Decor

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:51:18 GMT

Add a little lawn and garden decor to your backyard landscape to put your unique flair on things.

Backyard Fun!

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:52:54 GMT

Backyard fun! Isn't this the reason that you go through all the effort it takes to create a backyard paradise?

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:02:44 GMT

Raised bed vegetable gardening can be accomplished by utilizing a form to fill with soil, or by simply "mounding" the soil in a particular area.

Organic Weed Control

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:53:34 GMT

Organic weed control is best achieved through preventative measures. Certain landscaping methods and plants can help in this area.